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An Introduction to Sigmund Freud: A Journey into the Mind

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Unlock the hidden depths of your psyche in just two hours.

Ever wonder what your dreams mean or why you act against your own interests? This comprehensive video course is your beginner's guide to Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis.

Gain a powerful new lens to view yourself and the world. No prior psychology knowledge needed.

Enroll today and begin your journey into the mind!

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Have you ever wondered what your dreams are trying to tell you, or why you sometimes act against your own best interests? This comprehensive video course is your guide to the foundational ideas of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis.

Designed for absolute beginners, this course requires no prior knowledge of psychology. We will break down Freud's most revolutionary and enduring concepts in a clear and engaging way.

In this 2-hour course, you will:

Discover the Unconscious: Explore the "iceberg" model of the mind and understand the hidden forces that drive your behavior.
Meet Your Inner Trio: Learn about the constant battle between your Id, Ego, and Superego.
Decode Your Dreams: Uncover the secrets of the "dream work" and what your mind is doing while you sleep.
Understand Your Inner World: Grasp key concepts like defense mechanisms, Freudian slips, and the lasting impact of childhood.

By the end of this course, you will not only understand one of the most influential thinkers in history but will also possess a powerful new lens through which to view yourself and the world around you.

Enroll today and begin your journey into the mind.

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Section 1: The Man and the Movement

Lecture 1.1: Introduction to Sigmund Freud: The Father of Psychoanalysis

Lecture 1.2: The World of 19th-Century Vienna

Lecture 1.3: The "Talking Cure": From Hypnosis to Free Association

Lecture 1.4: The Unconscious: The Mind's Hidden Depths

Lecture 1.5: The Seduction Theory: A Theory Abandoned

Section 2: The Architecture of the Psyche

Lecture 2.1: The Topographic Model: Conscious, Preconscious, Unconscious

Lecture 2.2: The Structural Model: Id, Ego, and Superego

Lecture 2.3: Pleasure Principle vs. Reality Principle

Lecture 2.4: Libido and Psychic Energy

Lecture 2.5: Anxiety and Defense Mechanisms

Section 3: The Developing Self

Lecture 3.1: An Introduction to Psychosexual Development

Lecture 3.2: The Oral Stage: The World Through the Mouth

Lecture 3.3: The Anal Stage: Control and Conflict

Lecture 3.4: The Phallic Stage: The Oedipus and Electra Complexes

Lecture 3.5: Latency and the Genital Stage: From Childhood to Adulthood

Section 4: The Royal Road to the Unconscious

Lecture 4.1: "The Interpretation of Dreams": Freud's Masterpiece

Lecture 4.2: Manifest vs. Latent Content: What Dreams Hide

Lecture 4.3: The Dream Work: Condensation, Displacement, and Symbolism

Lecture 4.4: The Psychopathology of Everyday Life: Freudian Slips

Lecture 4.5: Jokes and Their Relation to the Unconscious

Section 5: Psychoanalysis Beyond the Couch

Lecture 5.1: "Civilization and Its Discontents": The Price of Society

Lecture 5.2: "Totem and Taboo": The Origins of Morality

Lecture 5.3: "The Future of an Illusion": Religion as a Neurosis

Lecture 5.4: Freud's Views on Art and Creativity: Sublimation

Lecture 5.5: Group Psychology and the Analysis of the Ego

Section 6: Legacy and Critique

Lecture 6.1: The Psychoanalytic Movement: Followers and Dissenters

Lecture 6.2: Feminist Critiques of Freudian Theory

Lecture 6.3: Scientific and Methodological Criticisms

Lecture 6.4: The Enduring Influence of Freud on Culture and Thought

Lecture 6.5: Course Conclusion: Why Freud Still Matters

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